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I Was Really Good This Month | July Haul

Aug 3, 2020

In July I tried really hard not to buy many books. I tried to limit my book-buying to ones I already had on order at work. And I stuck to it, I seriously can’t believe how good I was. I only bought 3 books this month, with a couple arriving that I had already bought and a few arcs.

I’m so happy that I was able to stick to it. July was a slow month for releases so that did help. Anyway here are the books that I purchased and received this month. Like always these are in no order.

The Extraordinaries (The Extraordinaries #1) by T.J. Klune: This has been on my tbr since I read The House in the Cerurela Sea earlier this year and I bought it as soon as it arrived at work. I can’t wait to dig into this one and read it. I’m excited that is for sure. This sounds like it’s going to be fun but also moving and I can’t wait for that.

Clap When You Land by Elizabeth Acevedo: I’ve already spoken about how much I loved The Poet X, so there was no doubt that I was getting Elizabeth Acevedo’s new book, especially with how many good reviews it had already gotten. I’m so excited to read this one. But I will need to be in the right frame of mind because I think I will be crying like a baby.

Sacrifice (Elemental #5) by Brigid Kemmerer: I finally picked this one in July. I bought the rest of the series late last year, but I trouble getting the final book in at work. But I finally did. And now I can’t binge read the series. I’ve already read the first book and enjoyed it quite a lot so can’t wait to read more.

The Promise in a Kiss (Cynster #0.5) by Stephanie Laurens: Ely recommended I start this series and this one finally arrived. I’ve already heard good things about this series and I can’t wait to dig into a long historical romance. I love them so much. I now have books 0.5 and 1, so I think I will start them both next month.

The Wedding Date Disaster by Avery Flynn: I haven’t read an Avery Flynn book before, but this one sounds like it’s going to be fun. It also sounds like it’s going to be hate to love romance and I’m so in for that. I love the tension, the fights that really aren’t fights, the banter. And everything that follows that.

The Reality of Everything (Flight & Glory #5) by Rebecca Yarros: I received this one for review and I could not be happier. It’s one of my most anticipated reads and I can’t wait to share everything about it. But let me tell you I cried a lot in this book.

A Widow’s Guide to Scandal (The Sons of Neptune #1) by Hallie Alexander: Like I said in my review this one took me by surprise, but I’m really excited that I got asked to review it. I didn’t know much about it. And there were no reviews at the time, but I’m so glad that I took the chance.

Hands Down by Mariana Zapata: This is Zapata’s most recent release and I had to pick it up right away. It was available with Kindle Unlimited which was really great for my buying ban. I’ve already read this one, and while I didn’t like it as some of her others, I still enjoyed reading it.

And those are the books that I got in July! What are some of the books that you received or bought last month? Let’s Chat!

Books I Loved Reading in July

Aug 1, 2018

Today I thought I would share the books that I love during the month of July. I read heaps of books in July, and I loved it. With me being in a massive reading slump the last couple of months, but I think I might be finally out of it.

I read a massive 21 books in July and that was pretty awesome. In saying that I did start a new romance series which did take up a lot of my reading that month, but gosh do I love this series. Anyway, here we go. Like always these are in no order.

Save the Date by Morgan Matson: I really enjoyed Save The Date by Morgan Matson. It was fun and excited read that just put a smile on my face. It’s about family, friendship and growing up. I love books about family and Save the Date really highlights the ups and downs and family and the many relationships that being apart of any relationship entail. I loved Charlie as a protagonist as she was real and was able to capture my attention from the start. Nevertheless, Save the Date was just a good read that really looked at many different themes. Full Review.

The Accidentals by Sarina Bowen: I loved The Accidentals by Sarina Bowen. It’s an emotional rollercoaster of a book, but it was so worth it. The Accidentals explores grief, family and finding yourself in this massive world. A coming of age story explored through music and love. The romance and friendships are adorable and just added another dimension to the novel. The Accidentals also explores new family and sometimes it’s so hard to come together at times, but in the end, you do love each other. If you are looking for a book that may just pull you to pieces this is for you. Full Review.

KGI Series by Maya Banks: This is the new romance series I started and I really, really enjoyed it. There are a whopping 11 books out so far and I have nearly read all of them now. This series follows KGI ‘A super elite, top secret, family-run business.’ All members have some sort of military background or training. And they just happen to always get into trouble. One of the things I love about this series that there isn’t really any ‘alpha males.’ Yes, they are protective of those that they love, but there is no demanding aspect and gosh I love it.

Bright We Burn (The Conqueror’s Saga #3) by Kiersten White: Of course this one had to be here. This series has to one of my favourites of all time now. It’s addicting, brutal and just so good. My full review of Bright We Burn, will be up soon, promise.

And that is it! I am so happy that I am finally out of a reading slump. What are some of the books that you loved in July? Let’s Chat!

July Wrap Up (2016)

Aug 7, 2016

July has been a crazy month for me. I started back at university for my last semester of my course which is sad and exciting at the same time. And this semester is going to be crazy, there is a few events that we have to organised, big assessments and graduation.

I am also part of the team creating the Visible Ink Anthology this year and we are coming to the big end. We are reading submissions, deciding covers and putting it all together.

At the end of this month I started my Internship, which is turning out to be pretty amazing. I cannot wait to see what else that I learn.

My #LoveOzYA feature is still going and I really hope that you are enjoying it. If there is any Aussie YA authors that you would like to see in an interview – just give me a shout.

I read 9 books in July – which I am quite surprised about. I didn’t even think I would be able to read that much. However, we are already a week into August and I haven’t read anything.

The Industry by Rose Foster: I enjoyed reading The Industry and cannot wait to read more. The world was intriguing, protagonist interesting and the story pulled me right in. The Industry shows us that we need to try to be strong in hard times, even when you think everything is impossible| 3.5 Stars Full Review

Flawed by Cecelia Ahern: Flawed was an intriguing read. With a world that marks people for being flawed and follows a system that is flawed itself, a protagonist that needs to hold on, Flawed is a captivating read and I cannot wait for more | 3.5 Stars Full Review

The Crown’s Game by Evelyn Skye: I am not to sure how I feel about this one, I enjoy the concept of the book, the plot was intriguing and I enjoyed the characters. But the romance and the whole of the book was a let down | 3.5 Stars.

Burning by Danielle Rollins: I enjoyed Burning. Was is a bad book? No. Is it my favourite? No. Will I read the next book in this series? Yes.Burning reminds us that not everyone is who they seem on the outside, or even who you think them to be, sometimes you need to trust your instincts and run | 3 Stars Full Review

The Last Good Day of the Year by Jessica Warman: The concept was interesting and the mystery was quite good, but then everything else let it down for me | 2.5 Stars

Point of Origin by Rebecca Yarros: A quick read from an author that I enjoyed. Cannot wait to read more from the fire boys| 3.5 Stars

Disruption by Jessica Shirvington: I loved the whole concept of the world, the book, the writing. I characters were amazing and intriguing and the ending! 4 Stars

Corruption by Jessica Shirvington: I started this as soon as I finished Disruption, it was even more amazing and intriguing. 4 stars.

Words in Deep Blue by Cath Crowley: Gorgeous writing and just so beautiful. It’s a story about grief, first love, friendship and what it means to grow up. It was beautiful. 4 Stars.

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child by J.K. Rowling, John Tiffany and Jack Thorne: Why am I always a mess when it comes to Harry Potter. I devoured this. Albus is too much like his father for his own good and most of the time I wanted to just throw something at him, but I understood. Scorpius was marvelous and was the best kind of friend for Albus, and I want to know more. Rose was a mix of her mother and father and it was perfect. And everyone else – my life is complete | 4 Stars

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